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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.76, 207.94 and 57.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.76, 207.94 and 57.56 is: 86.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.76 : 207.94 = 57.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.76/207.94 = 57.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.76x = 207.94 × 57.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.76x = 11,969.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,969.03/138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.26

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